Autism Resources

 

• RURAL COMMUNITY CARE GROUPS

  • NATURE COAST C.A.R.E. (Citrus County)
  • PUTNAM C.A.R.E. (Putnam County)
  • SUWANNEE VALLEY C.A.R.E (Suwannee County)

 

• UF-CARD (CENTER FOR AUTISM & RELATED DISABILITIES)

• AUTISM AWARENESS & EDUCATION

Disclaimer:  Individuals and families affected by autism in our rural community C.A.R.E. groups provided the included resources.  The inclusion of a resource does not imply the projects endorsement of the resource.

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UF CENTER FOR AUTISM & RELATED DISABILITIES (CARD)

The center serves the following counties: Alachua, Bradford, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, Lafayette, Levy, Marion, Putnam, Suwannee, Union  The links provide lists of resources from CARD, UF Health, Gainesville, Florida, and Nationally.  If you are looking for resources specific to Citrus, Putnam, or Suwanee County please click here.

CARD  |  UF Resources  | Gainesville  | State of Florida |  National Resources

 

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AWARENESS & EDUCATION

1. AMAZING THINGS CAN HAPPEN

Amazing Things Happen is a video produced by the Amazing Autism Project, written and directed by Alex Amelines.  Although intended to raise awareness among young non-autistic audiences, this video can impact a much wider viewing audience.  Be sure to view it, discuss it, and share it.  Amazing things can happen!

 

 

2. Clinical Impact of Early Diagnosis of Autism on the Prognosis and Parent-Child Relationship  

Authors Elder JH, Kreider CM, Brasher SN, Ansell M

The review, Clinical Impact of Early Diagnosis of Autism on the Prognosis and Parent-Child Relationship, provides up-to-date information that can aid in making informed health care decisions for young children with ASD.  The video abstract and link to a downloadable PDF are below. Be sure to read it, discuss it, view the video abstract, and share it with a friend.

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VIDEO ABSTRACT